Terms like altitude and elevation get tossed around a lot in Colorado and are generally used interchangeably. But have you ever wondered what the difference, if any, is between the two?

For pilots, altitude is like friends. The more you have, the happier you should be. More altitude equals more options if you're faced with a forced landing.

Elevation.Place: Visit this site on your mobile browser to get your altitude via your phone's sensors. It also displays ground-level elevation, allowing you to calculate your height above ground.